Ceanothus greggii - Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus (Plant) Insects Manzanita’s center of biodiversity is

Manzanita’s center of biodiversity is in the California Floristic Province

A great barrier plant with thorny branches and edible blackberry-like fruit

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden by Carol Bornstein Natural Habitat Chaparral

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Inner N

Rose Flowering Months May

Ceanothus greggii - Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus (Plant) Insects Manzanita’s center of biodiversity isA beautiful flowering shrub for hot inland and desert gardens. Rarely grows to 6 feet, is upright to mounding, with masses of fragrant white flowers in late winter or early spring. Attracts birds, butterflies and many other pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus greggii Common Name Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast